On Stars and Stories, MJ sits down with Gerald Quigley to unpack migraines — and why they’re very different from a standard headache.
Gerald explains that migraines can involve intense one-sided pain, nausea, vomiting, digestive upset, visual disturbances — and sometimes even no headache at all. (Yes, “silent migraines” are real.)
Triggers vary from person to person. Stress is common, but hormones, certain foods, wine varieties, puberty, or even old head injuries can play a role. Identifying your personal trigger is often the biggest challenge.
Gerald also shares information about the Migraine World Summit — a free online event bringing together global experts to explore causes, treatments, and different migraine types.
If you or someone you know struggles with migraines, this episode offers clarity, context and practical direction.
Listen now where you get your podcasts or head over to our website to learn more.
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Stars and Stories
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Meet Gerald
Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist.
Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.
He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.
Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.
